Exploratory Advising

About Exploratory Advising (and how to find us)

Exploratory Advising is the temporary advising home for freshmen and sophomores who have not selected a major. We help students explore majors and careers so they can declare their majors by their sophomore year. Students in Exploratory Advising are required to participate in the First-Year Experience Program.

Finding your major will take some work

Ask yourself these questions, then find resources to help you through the process:

How can I learn about myself?
What jobs are out there?
What majors does WMU offer?
Where can I go for help?

See an advisor

Appointments are available Monday through Friday 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Call (269) 387-4410 to schedule.

Walk-in hours are available Monday through Friday 1 p.m. –4:30 p.m. in 1275 Ellsworth Hall.
Wait time depends on the availability of advisors and is first come, first served.

Read about the Western Edge, a graduation compact with students designed to move participating students to degree completion in four years.